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New interactive map of the universe is a rainbow-colored slice of cosmic pie
Astronomers have created a colorful interactive map of more than 200,000 galaxies and quasars spanning the lifespan of the cosmos.
Something is wrong with Einstein's theory of gravity
Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity has been remarkably successful in describing the gravity of stars and planets, but it doesn’t seem to apply perfectly on all scales.
How do we know the age of the universe?
The universe is about 13.8 billion years old, but how do we know that?
What's the oldest star in the universe? What about the youngest?
Do astronomers know which star is the oldest and which is the youngest in the universe? How can they tell?
Aliens May Well Exist in a Parallel Universe, New Studies Find
Could alien life be hiding in the multiverse? New studies say, "sure!"
Search is on for Hot Young Stars
An astronomer uses gamma ray bursts to shine a light on outer space.
What is the largest known star in the universe? (What about the smallest?)
The big stars make our sun look puny.
How heavy is the universe? Conflicting answers hint at new physics.
Two entirely different ways of "weighing" the cosmos are producing disparate results. The discrepancy could be a sign that physicists will need to revise the standard model of cosmology.
